YEARLY HIGH
194.8565 RWF
YEARLY LOW
189.2757 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.3892 RWF

2026 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 194.8565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 189.2757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5808 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9520 to the December average rate of 192.4715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 194.8565 was up 2.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 190.3038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 974,282 RWF
2025 Average 932,601 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 946,378 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,903.91 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

192.7870
189.6943
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 191.0188, compared to 192.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.0188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.5004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.1139 RWF (High: 194.8565 / Low: 191.7426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2698 RWF (High: 192.6061 / Low: 192.3363).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1139
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0577 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 192.3565) against the same month in 2025 (average: 186.3271), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0294 (+3.24%).

2026 Avg (June) 192.3565
2025 Avg (June) 186.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.2119 189.2757 189.9520
February 190.4766 189.3815 190.1358
March 191.0421 189.4790 190.4825
April 191.6944 190.8773 191.1623
May 192.6167 191.2581 192.0237
June 194.8565 191.7426 192.3565
July 193.1212 191.6446 192.5293
August 192.6061 192.3363 192.4715